The Ship That Died of Shame(1955)
Brave men who drove their gallant ship into a sea of death!
The Ship That Died of Shame Synopsis
After World War II the crew of a motor gunboat join together to buy their old vessel and go into business for themselves. This may sound like a laudable scheme, but the business they choose to go into is smuggling.
The Ship That Died of Shame (1955) is a drama, crime and thriller film directed by Basil Dearden, released on April 19, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars George Baker, Richard Attenborough, Bill Owen and Virginia McKenna. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Basil Dearden
- Writers:
- Basil Dearden, Nicholas Monsarrat, Michael Relph
- Producers:
- Basil Dearden, Michael Relph
- Production:
- Ealing Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Ship That Died of Shame Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Baker
as Bill Randall
Richard Attenborough
as George Hoskins
Bill Owen
as Birdie
Virginia McKenna
as Helen Randall
Roland Culver
as Maj. Fordyce
Bernard Lee
as Customs Officer Brewster
Ralph Truman
as Sir Richard
John Chandos
as Raines
Harold Goodwin
as Customs Officer
John Longden
as Detective
Alfie Bass
as Sailor (uncredited)
Stratford Johns
as Garage Worker (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Basil Dearden, written by Basil Dearden, Nicholas Monsarrat and Michael Relph, produced by Basil Dearden and Michael Relph.
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The Ship That Died of Shame Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Ship That Died of Shame – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ship That Died of Shame online?
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The Ship That Died of Shame (1955) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ship That Died of Shame?
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The main cast of The Ship That Died of Shame (1955) includes George Baker, Richard Attenborough, Bill Owen, Virginia McKenna and Roland Culver. The film was directed by Basil Dearden. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ship That Died of Shame released?
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The Ship That Died of Shame was released on April 19, 1955 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Ship That Died of Shame worth watching?
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The Ship That Died of Shame (1955) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.